Driveway pavers are an excellent way to improve your home’s curb appeal, in addition to having the practical benefits of never having to replenish material (unlike a gravel driveway), providing erosion control on a steep driveway and making it easier to shovel when there is snow on the ground. Driveway pavers come in a multitude of sizes and …

One of the trickiest aspects of landscape design is trying to fit the installation of a landscape design into a clients budget. It is very helpful when the client has a realistic view of potential costs, so that together the designer and the client can come up with a design that both fulfills the clients wishes and fits …

Can your dogs and your garden co-exist ? I would propose that they can with strategic dog management, careful plant selection and dog friendly design. From my personal experience having both dogs and a garden that I love and care for, the best situation is if your dogs can be given a separate area of …

Five of my favorite deciduous shrubs for gardens in the Santa Fe area are Roses, Western Sand Cherry, Dwarf Korean lilac, Red twig dogwood and Edible Raspberry shrubs. Deciduous shrubs are a good way to provide color and structure to the landscape, with the added benefit of being more tolerant of dog traffic and requiring …

On the whole, deciduous trees in Santa Fe require a bit of extra love and care in order to flourish in our sometimes harsh environment. One of the tree varieties most requested by our clients are aspen trees. Aspens require very specific conditions to thrive. They need to be planted in a protected location, receive regular feedings of …

Five of my favorite perennials for sunny spots in Santa Fe gardens are Pineleaf penstemon, Hummingbird mint, Lavender, Autumn Joy Sedum and Grey Germander. All of these have long lasting blooms, are drought tolerant and love full sun. — Peggy Wright (Masters in Landscape Architecture)

First and foremost, most homeowners want a landscape that they can use and enjoy while living in their home, but if they are contemplating selling their home in the next 3-5 years, it is always a good idea to consider whether you will get a return on your investment. According to experts in the field, upgrading …